Established in 1878, the City of Louisville has history rooted in coal mining and agriculture. Through the years, the City has grown into a vibrant, thriving, and innovative community of 21,000 residents with a high standard of living. Nestled along Colorado’s Front Range, Louisville is located in Boulder County, just nine miles east of Boulder and 22 miles northeast of Denver. The City offers abundant recreational opportunities with approximately 1,900 acres of open space, 28 parks, and more than 32 miles of interconnecting trails for biking and walking. The City of Louisville is a home rule municipality operating under the council-manager form of government. The City designed its structure and operations to ensure an open and responsive government that integrates a highly dedicated staff, thoughtful elected officials, an engaged and active citizenry, diverse businesses, and regional cooperation to provide high-quality and cost-effective services. The City Manager serves as the chief administrative and executive officer, implementing Council policies, providing organizational leadership, and managing the delivery of City services, programs, initiatives, and day-to-day business operations. The City is seeking a seasoned, empathetic, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as the next City Manager. The ideal candidate is trustworthy, ethical and professional, with the desire to support and empower staff. The ability to work with City Council; skill in decision making and prioritization; an understanding of process; and a commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are required.
The annual salary range for the City Manager is $232,459.22 to $330,186.98; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.